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(ARA) - Wedding season is here and millions of couples are finalizing
plans for their big day. But what many couples don't know is that there
easy ways are to avoid stress while planning a wedding.

By following these tips, you can focus on all that is special about
your wedding and
reception, and avoid the headaches that sometimes come along
with them.

Turn your dream
into reality

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and is
most likely one you've spent hours, days or even years dreaming about.
When the time finally comes to start planning the big day, you don't
want to cut corners or settle for a run-of-the-mill, impersonal event.
With the help of the American Rental Association (ARA) and your local
rental store, you can be sure your wedding day will be one that will be
remembered by all.

Rental opens the doors to options you may have never even considered
due to time or budget constraints. A romantic outdoor wedding is
possible any time of the year with large tents and elegant
canopies, equipped with heating or cooling equipment. Make a statement
by skipping the traditional tiered cake and going with something more
unique, like an impressive chocolate fountain with brownie or
cheesecake bites or an ice cream cart complete with all the fixings.
You can even create dramatic scenery on the walls and ceiling of your
venue with a variety of accent lighting options.

Don't break the
bank

While your wedding day may be the most important day of your life,
there is no reason why it has to be the most expensive. You can save
money on seating, centerpieces and more by renting. Why buy all your
wedding supplies when you are only going to use them once? Why bother
paying for their storage and upkeep after the big day is over? Simplify
your wedding and your budget by letting the rental store take care of
the cleanup, maintenance and storage of all your decorations and
supplies.

And forget about running all over town, wasting time, energy and money
- make one stop at your local
rental store and get everything you need. ARA members, which
include more than 7,000 rental businesses and 1,000 manufacturers and
suppliers, are located in every state, so you can get all the supplies
you need in one stop. To make finding the rental store nearest you even
easier, ARA offers RentalHQ.com, the world's largest and most
comprehensive rental store locator. Here, people planning their wedding
and reception can find the rental store nearest them, read how-to tips
and get ideas and inspiration for their event.

Enlist the
experts

To make planning your big day even easier, some ARA member rental
businesses offer Certified Event Rental Professionals (CERPs). And most
offer on-site support, relieving much of the stress associated with
planning a wedding. These professionals are ready and willing to share
their knowledge and experience with you, from pre-wedding set-up all
the way through the day of the event.

Deadlines, budgets, decor - these are all aspects of a wedding that
need to be managed and sometimes are better left to the professionals.
CERPs know what needs to be organized right away, and what can wait
until later. They will think of that one detail that never would have
crossed your mind and keep your budget in check.

Enlisting the help of a CERP from your local rental store will
not only ease the stress and tension of planning an entire wedding, but
it will also ensure that the wedding you always envisioned is the one
you will remember for years to come. From the latest trends and themes,
to innovative budget saving strategies, CERPs know the ins and outs of
planning a wedding.

Don't let the burden of planning your wedding overwhelm you as you
approach one of the most memorable days of your life. Make it an
enjoyable experience with the help of ARA and your local rental store.